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ARGABRIGHT: Chasing A Dream

Tony LaPorta spent the past two years on the outside — waiting, hoping and praying. Would he get another chance to pursue his dream, the thing he’s wanted more than anything in the world?

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SHEHEEN: An Incredible 340 MPH Run

It was incredible; and Jack Beckman, the 2012 NHRA Funny Car champion, and I were stunned when we saw 341.68 mph flash on the screen.

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KERCHNER: Friday Morning Heat Race

Donny Schatz recently earned his 500th sprint car victory, with 312 of those having come with the World of Outlaws.

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Kennedy: Strong ARCA Field At Phoenix

The ARCA Menards Series national points race launched its post-Daytona season March 8 at the one-mile Phoenix Raceway.

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SULLIVAN: It’s Time To Flip The Script

Last season, I watched Logan Seavey win a USAC Silver Crown race at the Illinois State Fairgrounds mile and conquer his USAC midget foes at Macon (Ill.) Speedway the same night.

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FERNS: A Racing Journey Through the Sunshine State

Florida Speedweeks was exactly as one would anticipate: fun, busy, eventful, nomadic, laughter-filled, sunny (for the most part), and it raced on by — I know, punny.

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WADE: A Prock Family Affair

No one should have been surprised at Austin Prock’s Funny Car victory from the No. 1 qualifying position during the PRO Superstar Shootout drag-racing specialty event in early February.

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SULLIVAN: The Backbone Of Racing

We can argue about statistics all day long, but I still proclaim that local weekly short-track racing is the backbone of the sport.

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MARTIN: The Daytona 500 That Started It All

It was way back in 1983 that a trip to the 25th Daytona 500 turned into an annual pilgrimage for this writer.

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WALTZ: Finished With Formula 1

The end came on Jan. 31 when those making the final decision rejected team owner Michael Andretti’s bid to join the Formula 1 grid with a two-car effort.